How long is the flight from South Africa to Virginia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Virginia you fly into. For example, flying from Cape Town to Richmond takes 27h 19m on average. On the other hand, flying from Johannesburg to Richmond takes 33h 08m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from South Africa to Virginia on average per week?

3 flights are operational weekly from South Africa to Virginia as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Virginia?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Virginia

Which airlines fly to Virginia?

United Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Virginia from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Virginia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Virginia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?

There are 12 operators available for flights from South Africa to Virginia as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?

The required travel and health documents for your Virginia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Virginia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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14:30 - 8:55

JNB

IAD

24h 25m

2 stops

10:00 - 20:10

IAD

JNB

27h 10m

1 stop

R15 167Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Nov 25

22:50 - 8:55

JNB

IAD

40h 05m

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10:55 - 13:25

IAD

JNB

20h 30m

1 stop

R15 233Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7

20:15 - 17:27

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DCA

27h 12m

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16:00 - 19:40

DCA

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1 stop

R15 365Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

20:15 - 19:15

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IAD

29h 00m

1 stop

10:15 - 19:40

IAD

JNB

27h 25m

1 stop

R15 398Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 28

9:45 - 9:45

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IAD

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15:10 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

35h 10m

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R15 415Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

22:00 - 22:59

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IAD

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17:20 - 18:35

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18h 15m

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R15 746United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Jan 23

22:00 - 12:29

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IAD

20h 29m

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17:20 - 18:35

IAD

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19h 15m

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R15 746United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Mar 24

18:50 - 12:45

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IAD

23h 55m

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22:20 - 22:25

IAD

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41h 05m

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R15 878Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

0:20 - 11:45

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IAD

42h 25m

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13:30 - 11:00

IAD

JNB

38h 30m

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R16 143Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sun, Feb 28

9:50 - 10:05

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IAD

30h 15m

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14:35 - 8:20

IAD

JNB

34h 45m

1 stop

R16 722Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

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United Airlines flights from South Africa to Virginia

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United Airlines

Aug 13

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 59m

1 stop

IAD22:59Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 21

IAD12:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 746

United Airlines

Oct 21

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 27m

1 stop

IAD21:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Oct 25

IAD17:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 861

United Airlines

Nov 4

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

1 stop

IAD15:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 24

IAD17:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 672

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Virginia

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 23

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Nov 25

IAD10:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 167

Ethiopian Air

Sept 2

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 05m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 7

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 233

Ethiopian Air

Sept 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sept 28

IAD10:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 365

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JNB - IAD

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

14:30-8:55

2 stops24h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/11

10:00-20:10

1 stop27h 10m

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JNB - IAD

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:50-8:55

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1 stop20h 30m

R15 233

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JNB - DCA

JNBDCA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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20:15-17:27

2 stops27h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

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16:00-19:40

1 stop21h 40m

R15 365

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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20:15-19:15

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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1 stop27h 25m

R15 398

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45-9:45

1 stop30h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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15:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 415

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/8

22:00-22:59

1 stop30h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 23/1

17:20-18:35

1 stop18h 15m

R15 746

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JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

22:00-12:29

1 stop20h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 24/3

17:20-18:35

1 stop19h 15m

R15 746

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

18:50-12:45

1 stop23h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

22:20-22:25

1 stop41h 05m

R15 878

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/1

0:20-11:45

1 stop42h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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13:30-11:00

1 stop38h 30m

R16 143

JohannesburgWashington, D.C.

JNB - IAD

JNBIAD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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1 stop30h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/11

14:35-8:20

1 stop34h 45m

R16 722

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Virginia?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Virginia from South Africa, with most prices found around R0. If you aren’t able to travel to Virginia during the month of October, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R16 821.

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Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed and Sat
Airports in Virginia	102 airports

The fastest flight from South Africa to Virginia takes 15h 30m

Direct flights go from South Africa to Virginia on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 102 airports in Virginia. From South Africa there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Virginia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Virginia?
There are 12 operators available for flights from South Africa to Virginia as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Virginia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from South Africa to Virginia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?
The required travel and health documents for your Virginia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Virginia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Virginia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom R16 716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 552 reviews	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R18 264	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 062 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 600	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 738 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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